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Potter guitars are one of a kind.  Built one at a time, the uniquely, small shop specializes in fingerstyle steel string guitars, repairs, and custom lutherie, with an annual production of less than 10 guitars.

Each guitar is treated individually, and built to be as responsive as possible.  Careful attention is paid to the selection of wood for soundboards, hand- splitting of brace wood, and final tuning of the top and back.  

The goal at Potter Guitars is to design instruments that are constructed to last for generations and have: 1) lasting sustain, 2) a sensitivity to a light touch, 3) a rich, focused bass and soaring, bell-like trebles.

Potter Guitars is located in Willits, CA approximately 2.5 hours north of San Francisco in Mendocino County.

Guitars are currently available online and at:

Potter Guitars- Willits, CA; Schoenberg Guitars- Tiburon, CA and Mighty Fine Guitars- Lafayette, CA

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